DHS Silicon Valley Innovation Program Homeland Security Day for First Responders

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DHS Silicon Valley Innovation Program Homeland Security Day for First Responders

Date: January 24, 2017

Time: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. CSTRegistration opens at 8:45 a.m.

Location: Capital Factory | 701 Brazos St. | Austin, TX

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must rapidly identify and develop technologies to counter emerging threats. Through the engagement of, and partnership with first responders and the emergency preparedness and response community at every state, and at the local, state, tribal and federal level, the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) First Responders Group (FRG) pursues a better understanding of the response community’s needs and requirements, provides technical assistance and develops innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges faced during day-to-day and large-scale emergencies.